Design Consultant Jobs in Alaska
Design Consultant jobs in Alaska are concentrated in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, where demand is driven by large-scale infrastructure projects, state and municipal government work, and commercial development tied to the energy sector. Established employers with a lasting presence in Alaska that regularly bring on design consultants include HDR, AECOM, and the State of Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Interior design, architectural design, and environmental graphic design are the most consistently in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Basic Function
Provides a wide range of complex and high-level administrative and office support for multiple project teams of Professional Architects/Engineers, Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers in a fast-paced, multi-task design and construction environment.
SALARY: 9A
REPORTS TO: Architect/Engineer
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
Typical Duties
1. Compose correspondence, transcribe, edit, initiate internal Borough budgetary documents and other miscellaneous forms.
2. Performs front office and receptionist duties for Design and Construction and directs incoming inquires and phone calls to appropriate persons.
3. Assist in the preparation and processing of all phases of design and construction contractual documentation including requests for proposals, bid documents, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and permit applications for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and FM Global plan reviews.
4. Compile project information to prepare bid documents including fund verification, legal advertisement, plans, and specifications to initiate the bidding process.
5. Attend bid openings and prepare documentation for appropriate action.
6. File Notice of Award with Alaska Department of Labor and track progress through Notice of Completion.
7. Prepare agenda for and attend weekly on-site construction project meetings. Record and prepare meeting minutes for distribution to the contractors, consultants, and project team.
8. Attend substantial completion inspections and assist project managers and A/E’s to create punchlists and other reporting requirements.
9. Works closely with Fiscal Coordinator to maintain soft ledgers on multiple assigned capital improvement projects.
10. Communicate with project team members, the School District, consultants, contractors, and other Borough departments.
11. Organize and maintain centralized design and construction project files and archive files for projects in paper and electronic formats.
12. Set up online project information management system for exchanging (Submittal Exchange), reviewing, and archiving construction submittals, RFIs, RFPs, and other communications.
13. Distribute and track contract documents including design and construction contracts, purchase orders, amendments, change orders and pay applications for consultants and contractors utilizing Adobe Sign and OneSolution.
14. Provide technical review and quality control for outgoing documents.
15. Accept and process surety deposits for subdivision improvements and site development permit fees.
16. Maintain inventory and order office supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and process P-Card transactions.
17. Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of progressively responsible office experience as an administrative assistant with knowledge of admin practices and procedures.
2. Experience in a design and construction or related industry including familiarity with contracts, change orders, amendments, RFI’s, RFP’s RFQ’s and/or project manual specifications is preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate personal computer. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required; Access, and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred; Type at a proficient level.
4. Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems.
5. Demonstrated experience with recording meetings and transcribing notes/minutes.
6. Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to work and communicate effectively and harmoniously with contractors, professional consultants, Borough staff, and general public.
2 Familiarity with architectural or engineering drawings and construction terminology is preferred.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, fund accounting, or budgetary accounting.
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
5. Demonstrated capability to function with minimal direction; perform work in an organized and professional manner.
6. Ability to process information with a high level of accuracy and solve complex problems effectively and efficiently, while maintaining confidentiality.
OTHER
3. This position requires a criminal background check.
Additional Information
JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent interdepartmental business contact and frequent contacts involving outside organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; will typically experience many minor problems daily and an occasional major problem with little immediate supervision; must use own initiative in handling most problems; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; Occasional visits to jobsites with exposure to common construction site hazards; while performing field work experiences somewhat disagreeable conditions with minor health hazards and minor accident probability; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB.
For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.
The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Basic Function
Provides a wide range of complex and high-level administrative and office support for multiple project teams of Professional Architects/Engineers, Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers in a fast-paced, multi-task design and construction environment.
SALARY: 9A
REPORTS TO: Architect/Engineer
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
Typical Duties
1. Compose correspondence, transcribe, edit, initiate internal Borough budgetary documents and other miscellaneous forms.
2. Performs front office and receptionist duties for Design and Construction and directs incoming inquires and phone calls to appropriate persons.
3. Assist in the preparation and processing of all phases of design and construction contractual documentation including requests for proposals, bid documents, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and permit applications for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and FM Global plan reviews.
4. Compile project information to prepare bid documents including fund verification, legal advertisement, plans, and specifications to initiate the bidding process.
5. Attend bid openings and prepare documentation for appropriate action.
6. File Notice of Award with Alaska Department of Labor and track progress through Notice of Completion.
7. Prepare agenda for and attend weekly on-site construction project meetings. Record and prepare meeting minutes for distribution to the contractors, consultants, and project team.
8. Attend substantial completion inspections and assist project managers and A/E’s to create punchlists and other reporting requirements.
9. Works closely with Fiscal Coordinator to maintain soft ledgers on multiple assigned capital improvement projects.
10. Communicate with project team members, the School District, consultants, contractors, and other Borough departments.
11. Organize and maintain centralized design and construction project files and archive files for projects in paper and electronic formats.
12. Set up online project information management system for exchanging (Submittal Exchange), reviewing, and archiving construction submittals, RFIs, RFPs, and other communications.
13. Distribute and track contract documents including design and construction contracts, purchase orders, amendments, change orders and pay applications for consultants and contractors utilizing Adobe Sign and OneSolution.
14. Provide technical review and quality control for outgoing documents.
15. Accept and process surety deposits for subdivision improvements and site development permit fees.
16. Maintain inventory and order office supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and process P-Card transactions.
17. Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of progressively responsible office experience as an administrative assistant with knowledge of admin practices and procedures.
2. Experience in a design and construction or related industry including familiarity with contracts, change orders, amendments, RFI’s, RFP’s RFQ’s and/or project manual specifications is preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate personal computer. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required; Access, and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred; Type at a proficient level.
4. Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems.
5. Demonstrated experience with recording meetings and transcribing notes/minutes.
6. Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to work and communicate effectively and harmoniously with contractors, professional consultants, Borough staff, and general public.
2 Familiarity with architectural or engineering drawings and construction terminology is preferred.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of the basic principles of accounting, fund accounting, or budgetary accounting.
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
5. Demonstrated capability to function with minimal direction; perform work in an organized and professional manner.
6. Ability to process information with a high level of accuracy and solve complex problems effectively and efficiently, while maintaining confidentiality.
OTHER
3. This position requires a criminal background check.
Additional Information
JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent interdepartmental business contact and frequent contacts involving outside organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; will typically experience many minor problems daily and an occasional major problem with little immediate supervision; must use own initiative in handling most problems; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant; Occasional visits to jobsites with exposure to common construction site hazards; while performing field work experiences somewhat disagreeable conditions with minor health hazards and minor accident probability; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB.
For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.
The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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What Alaska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design consultant jobs across Alaska.
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related design discipline
- NCIDQ certification or active progress toward it recognized by Alaska hiring employers
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp for producing construction documents and design deliverables
- Experience working on commercial, government, or large-scale residential projects in remote or northern climates
- Strong portfolio demonstrating completed projects from concept through construction administration
- Ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors on multi-discipline project teams
Design Consultant Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design consultant in Alaska?
The most direct path is completing a bachelor's or master's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field from a program accredited by CIDA or NAAB, then pursuing NCIDQ certification, which is the credential most Alaska employers recognize for independent interior design practice. Alaska does not maintain a separate state interior design licensure board, so NCIDQ standing is the primary professional benchmark. Candidates for architectural design roles should pursue licensure through the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
Which companies hire design consultants in Alaska?
Employers hiring design consultants in Alaska right now include Builders FirstSource, Fairbanks North Star Borough, and DOWL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Engineering and architecture firms serving Alaska's energy infrastructure, state government, and federal construction programs are among the most consistent sources of design consultant openings.
Which Alaska cities have the most design consultant jobs?
Fairbanks, Juneau, and Anchorage have the most design consultant openings in Alaska. Anchorage accounts for the largest share because it is home to the state's biggest engineering firms, federal agency offices, and the majority of commercial development activity, while Fairbanks and Juneau add openings through university facilities work, state government projects, and military installation contracts.
Are there remote design consultant jobs in Alaska?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because design consultant work frequently requires on-site visits, client meetings, and coordination with contractors. About 50% of design consultant openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of most project phases. Schematic design, specification writing, and project management coordination are the parts of the role most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a design consultant in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large Alaska engineering or architecture firm as a design technician or junior drafter, roles that HDR, AECOM, and similar firms hire for without requiring prior independent project experience. Holding a completed CIDA-accredited degree, an AutoCAD or Revit certificate, and a portfolio of student or volunteer work significantly strengthens an application. The State of Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities also hires entry-level design support staff on state projects, giving candidates exposure to large public-sector work from the start.
Where can I find and apply to design consultant jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to design consultant jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly through each listing.
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